Police activity in Shaker Heights is causing some road closures on Wednesday morning.
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio - A man was taken into custody on Wednesday morning after an hours-long standoff in a Shaker Heights apartment building. Shaker Heights Police told 19 News that the standoff lasted around four hours and started at around 2:31 a.m., after reports of a potential armed man making threats.
“We received calls of a man that was making threats and possibly intoxicated,” said Chief Wayne Hudson. “Out of abundance of caution, we evacuated as many people as we could and sent in our negotiators to talk him out. ”When officers arrived, they found that a 47-year-old Shaker Heights man had barricaded himself inside an apartment following a dispute with his 78-year-old mother and father.
Police said he made threats to both himself and his mother, which prompted immediate action from officers. Warrensville Center Road southbound between South Woodland Road and Farnsleigh Road was closed for several hours as officers responded. One neighbor told 19 News he was startled by police banging on his door.
“Two cops banged on my door and said there was an escalation in the unit below us. I was caught off guard in the morning, but I am glad the police were called,” said one neighborCharges are pending, according to police.
“We are relieved that the situation ended peacefully and that the parents and residents of the building unharmed,” said Hudson. “The quick response by our Officers and the negotiation team was crucial in ensuring everyone’s safety.
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